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Preparing for upgrading new firmware

6 replies · 2,421 views · Started 06 November 2009

Ok, my patience is running out waiting for Vodafone UK branded 0585262 firmware.

I will probably be debranding on Saturday to get the new firmware.

I have seen advice that anyone doing the upgrade should remove as much as possible and format 'c' and mass memory.

Can someone explain exactly what I will need to do to format 'c' and mass memory?

Any other tips gratefully accepted.

I have debranded my N95 before so know what to do there.

dog-man

first goto file manager and backup contacts, bookmarks and cal entries to mem card, then format mass mem from file manager, then goto homescreen, open dialpad and type *#7370# and then put in ur security code (default is 12345) and phone will format c drive and reboot, then change code (id use euro 1 or uk code) then update, once done goto file manager and restore contacts, bookmarks and cal.

Install apps etc, sort settings, goto file manager and backup settings for future use,

job done.

Thanks. :icon14:

***Just padding out this post in case I get moderated for such a short message*** 😮

dog-man

When you say goto file manager, are you referring to the one in Nokia PC suite?

I can't find one on my N97 and I can't see anyway to format in Nokia PC suite.

Must be going senile.

dog-man

Biggzy wrote:first goto file manager and backup contacts, bookmarks and cal entries to mem card, then format mass mem from file manager, then goto homescreen, open dialpad and type *#7370# and then put in ur security code (default is 12345) and phone will format c drive and reboot, then change code (id use euro 1 or uk code) then update, once done goto file manager and restore contacts, bookmarks and cal.

Install apps etc, sort settings, goto file manager and backup settings for future use,

job done.

dog-man wrote:When you say goto file manager, are you referring to the one in Nokia PC suite?

I can't find one on my N97 and I can't see anyway to format in Nokia PC suite.

Must be going senile.

dog-man

File Manager is there on your N97.

I can't tell you where, because i've moved my menu all around to where i like things.

At a guess though for you, i'd try apps folder first.